vergolden — meaning in English

English meaning

• gild verb To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
• gilding noun The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.

Senses

vergolden is used for these senses in English:

• gild (transitive) To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
• gilding (uncountable) The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.

gild — full definition

1. verb To cover with a thin layer of gold; to cover with gold leaf.
2. verb To decorate with a golden surface appearance.
3. verb To give a bright or pleasing aspect to.
4. verb To give a brilliant colour or flush to one's face; (also) to make appear drunk.

gilding — full definition

1. noun The art of applying gold leaf to a surface.
2. noun A coating of gold or gold-colored paint, etc.

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